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Social Work Supervisor

Closing dateToday is Sat 17 Oct · SAST

Closes Friday 23 October 2026

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Social Work Supervisor post at Emnambithi Service Office. Supervises social workers and provides social work services to vulnerable people. Suits registered social workers with at least 7 years' exper

  • Supervise and advise social workers, social auxiliary workers and student social workers.
  • Make sure social work services protect, care for and develop vulnerable people, groups, families and communities.
  • Supervise administrative work in the unit and do higher-level administrative tasks.
  • Must have a Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work and registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP.
  • Must have at least 7 years' social work experience after SACSSP registration, and a valid driver's licence.
  • Based at Emnambithi Service Office, uThukela District. Shortlisted candidates must submit proof of current SACSSP registration. The closing date is not stated in the text.

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Requirements

  • Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work.
  • Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Social Worker.
  • Only Shortlisted candidates will submit proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • A minimum of 07 years’ experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP.
  • Knowledge:- Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Batho-Pele principles, Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems, The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their functioning and their problem solving capabilities, The ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for, and enhance the functioning of individual, families, groups, and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively, The understanding and ability to provide social services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves, The ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade1, Employee Performance and Management Development System.
  • Skills: - Communication, Listening skills, Interpersonal relations, Computer literacy, Research, Problem Solving, Advanced Report writing, Time Management, Presentation, Facilitation, Counselling, Numeracy, Language, driving.

Duties

Ensure that a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through relevant programmes is rendered, Supervise and advise Social Workers, Social Auxiliary Workers and Student Social Workers to ensure an effective social work service, Keep up to date with the new developments in the social work field, Supervise all administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher – level administrative functions.

How to apply

Direct or hand deliver applications for all advertised posts to the address as indicated below: -Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9144, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR apply online using https://www.eservices.gov.za (STHESHA WAYA WAYA).

For attention:Mrs. PN Mkhize

New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.

Enquiries

Mrs NP Mhlongo Tel No: (034) 299 7578, uThukela District

Notes from the department

  • The content of this circular must without delay be brought to the attention of all potential applicants.
  • Applications must be forwarded to the relevant address.
  • Applications must indicate the reference number of the post applied for and the Centre using a new Z83 form (which must be completed in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of the candidate based on the information provided in the form.
  • It is therefore prudent that fields be completed by applicants and the form must be signed noting the importance of the declaration) which is effective from 01 January 2021 obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
  • NB:
  • Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed Z83 and a detailed curriculum Vitae.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the date of the interview following communication from Human Resources.
  • The Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is committed to empowering people with disabilities and the Department will implement employment equity sector targets.
  • Appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained on the following Personnel Suitability Checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment).
  • The employment is subject to signing the employment contract, annual performance agreement and to disclose financial interests in accordance with relevant prescripts.
  • Other shortlisted candidates, including SMS will undertake two pre-entry assessments.
  • One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment and Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will result in immediate disqualification.
  • If the applicant has not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date must accept that his / her application was not successful.
  • Regrettably due to excessive budget cuts the Department cannot meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to the recruitment process for the shortlisted candidates.
  • It is regretted that due to large volumes of applications anticipated to be received, it is not possible for the Department to acknowledge receipt of the same and that only those applicants that participate in the final selection processes (interviews) will be notified of the outcome.

As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 197 · open the PDF

POST 36/209: SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR REF NO: DSD010/08/2026EMNAMBITHI
SALARY: Grade 1: R496 668 per annum
CENTRE: Emnambithi Service Office: uThukela District
REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Social Worker. Only Shortlisted candidates will submit proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker. A valid driver’s license. A minimum of 07 years’ experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. Knowledge:- Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Batho-Pele principles, Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems, The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their functioning and their problem solving capabilities, The ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for, and enhance the functioning of individual, families, groups, and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively, The understanding and ability to provide social services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves, The ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade1, Employee Performance and Management Development System. Skills: - Communication, Listening skills, Interpersonal relations, Computer literacy, Research, Problem Solving, Advanced Report writing, Time Management, Presentation, Facilitation, Counselling, Numeracy, Language, driving.
DUTIES: Ensure that a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through relevant programmes is rendered, Supervise and advise Social Workers, Social Auxiliary Workers and Student Social Workers to ensure an effective social work service, Keep up to date with the new developments in the social work field, Supervise all administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher – level administrative functions.
ENQUIRIES: Mrs NP Mhlongo Tel No: (034) 299 7578, uThukela District

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